Bucharest vs Lviv vs New York City vs Panama City vs Seoul vs Valencia

Bucharest ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡ด
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Lviv ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
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New York City ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
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Panama City ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฆ
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Seoul ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท
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Valencia ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ
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Population 1,830,000 731,387 8,323,340 880,691 9,963,452 834,000
Official language(s) Romanian Ukrainian English (de facto) Spanish Korean Spanish, Valencian
Level of English High Low Very high Low Moderate Moderate
Main airport Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) Tocumen International Airport (PTY) Incheon International Airport (ICN) Valencia Manises Airport (VLC)
Most common months to visit April - October May - September April - June, September - November December - April March - May, September - November March - June, September, October
Currency RON - Romanian Leu (L) UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โ‚ด) USD - US Dollar ($) PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) KRW - South Korean won (โ‚ฉ) EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere Accepted almost everywhere Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere
Remote worker visa No No No Yes No Yes
Average monthly costs $1351 $922 $5431 $2359 $2184 $1976
Rent $615 $400 $2891 $1036 $797 $869
Groceries $114 $91 $383 $236 $356 $146
Dining out $165 $151 $656 $371 $211 $292
Cafe $38 $21 $72 $43 $69 $42
Coworking space $133 $79 $326 $157 $222 $152
Mobile internet $7 $4 $45 $21 $40 $16
Public transportation $21 $5 $220 $12 $40 $38
Taxis $9 $12 $78 $48 $41 $42
Shared bicycles and scooters $25 $16 $30 $0 $13 $30
Sport and cultural events $29 $13 $100 $35 $39 $73
Museums and sights $29 $9 $74 $9 $6 $44
Nightlife $45 $43 $195 $117 $93 $66
Gym $30 $22 $55 $37 $69 $34
Yoga $59 $30 $197 $163 $112 $87
Massage $31 $27 $109 $75 $75 $45
SIM card options Vodafone, Orange Vodafone, Kyivstar AT&T, Verizon Claro, Movistar KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus Vodafone, Orange
Tipping 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere Not customary or expected Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars
Taxi apps Star Taxi, Uber Uber, Uklon Uber, Lyft Uber, Tu Chofer Uber, Kakao Cabify, FreeNow
Tap water Not drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable Drinkable
Overall cuisine Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. Slavic. Emphasis on frilled meats combined with potatoes, carrots, pickles and cabbage. Creamy deserts often elaborated with cottage cheese. Lviv enjoys culinary influences from Kiev (traditional with an emphasis on chicken) and Odessa (various seafood dishes). American. Emphasis on comfort and fast food, with some good seafood dishes. Influence from other regions of the US, North America and the world make NYC a cosmopolitan and international cuisine hub that is incredibly diverse. Latin American. Emphasis on rice, beans, coconut, and local fruits and vegetables. Pork and beef are regularly used and influence from the islands gives seafood dishes a prominent spot in Panamanian cuisine. Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats
Local food specialities Sarmale, mฤƒmฤƒligฤƒ, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbฤƒ de burtฤƒ, covrig, papanasi Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameรฑos, tostones, ropa vieja Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam Paella, fideuร , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols
Eat like a local Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches)
Vegetarian / vegan options 33 listings on Happy Cow 9 options on HappyCow 309 options on HappyCow 7 options on HappyCow 57 options on Happy Cow 98 listings on Happy Cow